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Black/ coated vs silver grille

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by ktmrider, Jul 24, 2009.

  1. Jul 24, 2009 at 11:28 AM
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    ktmrider

    ktmrider [OP] Senior Member

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    i have a silver 2007 doublecab and i was wondering what everybody thought looked better black or silver
     
  2. Jul 24, 2009 at 11:40 AM
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    longbow

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    For me personally, I had the silver grille, and asked the same question you are awhile back. I went with a color matched from trdparts4u. Very pleased with the looks now........:D
     
  3. Jul 24, 2009 at 12:08 PM
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    jonny

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    colormatched :thumbsup:
     
  4. Jul 24, 2009 at 12:47 PM
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  5. Jul 24, 2009 at 5:29 PM
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    skistoy

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    just did my last week. I went with gloss black. only did the inner part, left the chrome sections chrome. the center emblem alsom pops off, left that chrome too
     
  6. Jul 25, 2009 at 3:24 PM
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    ktmrider

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    jonnysrt2004 what kind of grille is yours i looked for that same trd style is it a mesh
     
  7. Jul 27, 2009 at 8:06 AM
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    hey man
    it is a trd sport colormatched grill set up satoshi style (recessed) with perforated steel.(older pics have the home depot mesh) the trd emblem is 1"x6".
    hope this helps
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  8. Aug 9, 2009 at 8:34 AM
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    RepsolRR

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    jonnysrt2004Where did you get the color matched grill at? Was it just a local shop job on your factory grill?
     
  9. Aug 9, 2009 at 9:40 AM
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    srt the front of your truck looks fucking dirty! i wish i bought silver now
     
  10. Aug 9, 2009 at 9:41 AM
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    Incognito

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    I too like the colormatched grille.
     
  11. Aug 9, 2009 at 9:44 AM
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    looks sooo much better than the chrome.
     

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